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English grad has found a job in Atlanta - update Jan. 1
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RangerWickett
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diaglo said:
Turner's job website has very few entry-level positions listed. Mostly they want people with several years of TV experience. However, I did get the coolest rejection letter ever from Cartoon Network. They sent me a T-shirt.
I'm going to apply to AJC post-haste. I just need to do a little more research to figure out what they'd like to see in the way of 'three samples.'
I had considered White Wolf, but I hadn't thought of a logistical/stocking position. I figured they were full up on writers (their website isn't that conducive to jobsearching). But Stone Mountain is a bit of a commute. Any ideas on checking up on such a job, where to look and who to contact?
diaglo
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RangerWickett said:
10.4 miles. take Stoned Mtn Freebird Rte 78. they are just off the mtn industrial exit.
Ryan ... Angelsboi... used to go dumpster diving behind their warehouse. he ended up with hundreds of books.
it takes me 22.2 minutes to get to work. and 35.1 minutes to get home due to traffic.
i'd imagine that is about the same for them.
as for contacts and such... sorry, i'm not much good. never got into white wolf personally.
The Sigil
Mr. 3000 (Words per post)
Had another thought, Ryan...
Check into what you need to do to register for unemployment. Even part-time, you've been paying into the system; now that you're in need, don't feel bad about taking out of it. That's what it's there for. A bit humbling? Possibly. But I'd rather be humble with a full stomach than proud with an empty one.
In fact, my dad has a pretty funny story... his PhD and first unemployment check arrived in the mail on the same day. He said, "well, obviously I framed the PhD... I wanted to frame the unemployment check, but we needed the money too badly." All of us go through tough times... and as the other posters have mentioned, make sure to do call backs - don't assume silence means, "no" - instead, keep checking until they actually tell you, "no."
Also, you might try the following when you apply/call/visit places other than Walmart, McDonald's, etc. where the answer's obvious... even you are told "no, we don't have an opening," ask the interviewer/receptionist/whoever is relaying that to you, "if you don't mind, may I ask how you found this job... would you recommend that service to me?" They might be able to give you more leads, and most people will be more than willing to tell you "yeah, so-and-so agency got me this position" and now all you have to do is call so-and-so agency and that's one more place you've got your foot in the door, so to speak. Try to turn even the "missed opportunities" to land a job into even more leads that way.
Oh, and I didn't mention teaching because I saw "English degree" - I mentioned it because I saw "four-year college degree" and that makes even a sub's job more than "unskilled entry level."
--The Sigil
Check into what you need to do to register for unemployment. Even part-time, you've been paying into the system; now that you're in need, don't feel bad about taking out of it. That's what it's there for. A bit humbling? Possibly. But I'd rather be humble with a full stomach than proud with an empty one.
In fact, my dad has a pretty funny story... his PhD and first unemployment check arrived in the mail on the same day. He said, "well, obviously I framed the PhD... I wanted to frame the unemployment check, but we needed the money too badly." All of us go through tough times... and as the other posters have mentioned, make sure to do call backs - don't assume silence means, "no" - instead, keep checking until they actually tell you, "no."
Also, you might try the following when you apply/call/visit places other than Walmart, McDonald's, etc. where the answer's obvious... even you are told "no, we don't have an opening," ask the interviewer/receptionist/whoever is relaying that to you, "if you don't mind, may I ask how you found this job... would you recommend that service to me?" They might be able to give you more leads, and most people will be more than willing to tell you "yeah, so-and-so agency got me this position" and now all you have to do is call so-and-so agency and that's one more place you've got your foot in the door, so to speak. Try to turn even the "missed opportunities" to land a job into even more leads that way.
Oh, and I didn't mention teaching because I saw "English degree" - I mentioned it because I saw "four-year college degree" and that makes even a sub's job more than "unskilled entry level."
--The Sigil
DarkShadow316
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The_Universe
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Ryan - if you're interested in trying consulting, I can probably recommend you to the company I work for. Send me your most current resume at kennon dot bauman at gmail.com and we can take this discussion to e-mail.
I work for a sizeable consulting firm, and while I can't guarantee there will be something in your area, there very well may be.
I work for a sizeable consulting firm, and while I can't guarantee there will be something in your area, there very well may be.
How about UPS?
Ryan,
UPS is an excellent part-time job, if you don't mind getting a bit dirty and lifting heavy stuff. Great benefits, tuition assistance, etc. Here is a link to the job description:
UPS Part-Time
and here are all of their GA locations:
GA UPS Locations
It looks like most of the Metro Atlanta spots are hiring.
Other ideas include:
PhotoShop Instructor - If you are good, contact the local computer training companies about getting an instructor gig, but you have to know it pretty well.
Tutor - How close are you to the local college, community college or ritzy high school? Contact the local English departments and offer yourself as an English/writing tutor.
Technical/Copy/Contract Writing - Turn someone else's ideas into digestible English. There are lots of technical/contract writing freelancers that do very well ($25-75,000 per year).
Good luck,
~ Old One
Ryan,
UPS is an excellent part-time job, if you don't mind getting a bit dirty and lifting heavy stuff. Great benefits, tuition assistance, etc. Here is a link to the job description:
UPS Part-Time
and here are all of their GA locations:
GA UPS Locations
It looks like most of the Metro Atlanta spots are hiring.
Other ideas include:
PhotoShop Instructor - If you are good, contact the local computer training companies about getting an instructor gig, but you have to know it pretty well.
Tutor - How close are you to the local college, community college or ritzy high school? Contact the local English departments and offer yourself as an English/writing tutor.
Technical/Copy/Contract Writing - Turn someone else's ideas into digestible English. There are lots of technical/contract writing freelancers that do very well ($25-75,000 per year).
Good luck,
~ Old One
barsoomcore
Unattainable Ideal
If you can write, there's certainly work for you in technical documentation.
Try Entirenet: http://entirenet.net/careers.aspx
And Sakson Taylor: http://sakson.com/looking_for_work/default.htm
I know Entirenet is all about working from home -- so it doesn't matter WHERE you are. They're really great people and I almost accepted an editorial position with them just a couple of weeks ago. And they're seriously looking for people.
The people at Sakson Taylor are AWESOME. They're a Seattle company but I suspect they might have an online portion as well.
Look around at high-tech companies in your area. There might even be a Technical Communications Society (most big cities have something like that) where you live that could help you find a position.
I've been unemployed since mid-July, Ryan, so I know just what it's like. But I just found a GREAT job and I start on Wednesday. Keep your hopes up and your attitude positive. Good luck!
Try Entirenet: http://entirenet.net/careers.aspx
And Sakson Taylor: http://sakson.com/looking_for_work/default.htm
I know Entirenet is all about working from home -- so it doesn't matter WHERE you are. They're really great people and I almost accepted an editorial position with them just a couple of weeks ago. And they're seriously looking for people.
The people at Sakson Taylor are AWESOME. They're a Seattle company but I suspect they might have an online portion as well.
Look around at high-tech companies in your area. There might even be a Technical Communications Society (most big cities have something like that) where you live that could help you find a position.
I've been unemployed since mid-July, Ryan, so I know just what it's like. But I just found a GREAT job and I start on Wednesday. Keep your hopes up and your attitude positive. Good luck!
Olgar Shiverstone
Legend
There's always the military (active or reserve, or civil service support). We're always hiring. Advanced promotion (or OCS) for college grads, we don't discriminate against English majors, training paid for, good benefits & career options (including chances for fully funded masters and PhD programs down the road), plus we repay student loans. We have positions for print and broadcast journalists, too, if you really want to put your writing skills to work.
Heck, I'm even hiring for a civilian position right now as a requirements writer (but prior military experience is virtually required for the position).
Heck, I'm even hiring for a civilian position right now as a requirements writer (but prior military experience is virtually required for the position).
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WayneLigon
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Every single job that I've gotten, I got after I politely called back exactly a week later to see if the position had been filled or if there was any more information I could offer them. I really do think some wait to see if anyone calls back; that indicates true interest in the position.RangerWickett said:
I understand what you mean. My Mom honestly thought the college would in fact place me in a job, because apparently that's what they did back in the '40's and '50's. No more. Colleges care not one whit what happens to you after you stop sending them that tuition check.
It depends on the area and it depends on who you know. There are, frankly, too many people seeking too few jobs. It depends on what you'll do, which (thankfully) sounds like anything at this moment.
I'm sure you've heard it a thousand times by now, and I'm sure you'll hear it again: The only thing an English Degree tells today's job market that you wasted four years of college time unless you get damn lucky or are willing to move, and I'm kinda surprised your college didn't tell you that.
I can sympathize. I got a BS in Psychology, and got a real shock when I started looking for a job. [Younger forum members, learn from this mistake. Start your job search the day you sign up for freshman classes. Really. If you wait until the last few months to start pounding the pavement and making contacts, it's at least a year too late].
I went to the state job service here, and the woman literally laughed out loud when I gave her my major and classes. "I'm sorry, I'm about four years too late to help you, son," is what she said. She did her best, though, but all of them paid less than the retail job I already had. Certainly nothing was anything you could build an actual career on. So I sucked it up and stayed with the retail job I'd had all that time, went back to school and finished off a computer science major with business minor in a little under two years since I'd had a good chunk of the basic classes anyway.
I'd suggest that if you find something, try to take night classes until you can get something more marketable.
Edit: A suggestion comes to mind: look at the State of Georgia Merit System. Many, many times the requirements will say 'or equivilant' or something similar. You'd be amazed at what you can convince them is 'equivilant'. And if it's like the Alabama Merit System, you can then transfer to other positions as they open. Like maybe this job here....
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